10 Golden Rules

Tuesday 26th January 2021

Kew published a paper today with 10 rules for ensuring successful reforestation. Reforestation is part of the 25 year plan for increasing biodiversity and also part of the UN targets. It takes hundreds of years to re -establish woods and forests - we need to start now and understanding the best way to do it is important. When you read it it all seems like common sense - that seems to be in short supply sometimes.

Ten golden rules for reforestation to optimize carbon sequestration, biodiversity recovery and livelihood benefits (wiley.com)

10 Golden Rules for Restoring Forests

1. Protect existing forests first

2. Put local people at the heart of tree-planting projects

3. Maximise biodiversity recovery to meet multiple goals

4. Select the right area for reforestation

5. Use natural forest regrowth wherever possible

6. Select the right tree species that can maximise biodiversity

7. Make sure the trees are resilient to adapt to a changing climate

8. Plan ahead

9. Learn by doing

10. Make it pay